She’s the life of every party.
She’s an Extreme Gardner.
A charismatic singer and musician.
She has a gift for flower decorating. You can ask my daughter about her wedding decorations!
And she has a forgiving heart, because I have talked her into many, many adventures that she regrets having participated in. There was that Mountain Man Rendezvous…and several Boat Regattas…and the rum-soaked week at Bluegrass Camp. I’m afraid to list any more, because she might have forgotten some of them and I don’t want her think badly of me. Because then she wouldn’t give me any more raspberries and strawberries and pears and plums and green beans from her garden. Ellie makes sure I eat healthy all summer long. And I don’t know what I would do without her.
Party on, girlfriend! I love you!
is there any more pie? 
Hi Dancing Mandolin Player,
I wish you the very best birthday and a wonderful year.
I love all the pictures. You ARE the life of the party!
Love,
Sharon
Happy Birthday, DMP. Hope your day is as much fun as you are.
What a beautiful and accurate description of Ellen! So many years of wonderful memories and fun times! Happy Birthday to you today, Ellie!
OMG!! I feel so loved! I am so
grateful for the many years we have
shared our lives, our children, our friends, our adventures together. I have
a forever friend! Thanks for inspiring
me!! Thanks for putting in some pictures when I was skinny! Whoa!!
Love you to pieces!!